Barbershop hosts benefit for crash victim

Mario Esparza and his mother, Elsa Gonzalez, pose for a picture. A Go Fund Me account has been set up to raise funds for Esparza, who is in critical condition after a crash in Winchester, July 17, 2016.(Photo: Courtesy of Elsa Gonzalez.)

Mario Esparza, 20, was in a vehicle that crashed on Grandview Road in the early morning hours on July 17. He has been in critical condition since.

Rich Mitchell, who patrons know as Barber Rich, said a number of his clients are family and friends of Esparza's, so he wanted to do something to help.

"The family, they need to sit by his side in the hospital," he said. "With missing work and everything else, they're going to need that extra income just to stay afloat."

All proceeds from haircuts that day will support the family and help pay for Esparza's care. There will also be raffles for haircuts and items from local businesses, including Niko's Gyros. Mitchell is asking anyone who wants to donate items for raffling contact him at 920-903-7499.

Esparza's family is also selling T-shirts for $20 and they have started a Go Fund Me campaign to raise money for his medical bills.